The Writer's World Essays

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The Writer#x19;s World series was written to address the diverse needs of today#x19;s students: students whose first language is not English, students who respond favorably to visuals, and students who have varying skill levels. #xA0; Understanding that learning to write is not a #x1C;one for all#x1D; formula, authors Lynne Gaetz and Suneeti Phadke wrote The Writer#x19;s Worldto help instructors reach as many students as possible by meeting their needs and addressing their individual interests and abilities.#xA0; The authors#x19; innovative instruction seamlessly infuses material(s) for native and nonnative speakers, and their exercises and activities encourage active participation in the learning. #xA0;The inviting design of The Writer#x19;s Worldgrabs students#x19; attention and illustrates concepts.

Preface

Part I The Writing Process

Chapter 1 Exploring

Visualizing the Paragraph and the Essay

Key Steps in Exploring

Topic

Audience

Purpose

Exploring Strategies

Journal and Portfolio Writing

Chapter 2 Developing the Main Idea

Key Steps in Developing the Main Idea

Writing a Thesis Statement

Developing the Supporting Ideas

Chapter 3 Developing the Essay Plan

Key Steps in Developing the Essay Plan

Organizing Supporting Ideas

Developing an Essay Plan

Chapter 4 Developing the First Draft

Key Steps in Developing the First Draft

Writing an Introduction

Writing Complete Body Paragraphs

Writing a Conclusion

Choosing an Essay Title

Writing the First Draft

Chapter 5 Revising and Editing

Key Steps in Revising and Editing

Revising For Unity

Revising for Adequate Support

Revising for Coherence

Revising for Style

Editing for Errors

Writing the Final Draft

Part II Essay Patterns

Chapter 6 Illustration

What is Illustration?

The Illustration Essay

Explore Topics

The Thesis Statement

The Supporting Ideas

The Essay Plan

The First Draft

Revise and Edit an Illustration Essay

A Professional Essay: “Little Brother is Watching” by Eric Gall

Chapter 7 Narration

What is Narration?

The Narrative Essay

Explore Topics

The Thesis Statement

The Supporting Ideas

The Essay Plan

The First Draft

Revise and Edit a Narrative Essay

A Professional Essay: “Out of Sight” by Ryan Knighton

Chapter 8 Description

What is Description?

The Descriptive Essay

Explore Topics

The Thesis Statement

The Supporting Ideas

The Essay Plan

The First Draft

Revise and Edit a Descriptive Essay

A Professional Essay: “Living Among the Bees” by Lucie L. Snodgrass

Chapter 9 Process

What is a Process?

The Process Essay

Explore Topics

The Thesis Statement

The Supporting Ideas

The Essay Plan

The First Draft

Revise and Edit a Process Essay

A Professional Essay: “Do You Have What It Takes to Be Happy?” by Stacey Colino

Chapter 10 Definition

What is Definition?

The Definition Essay

Explore Topics

The Thesis Statement

The Supporting Ideas

The Essay Plan

The First Draft

Revise and Edit a Definition Essay

A Professional Essay: “On Genius” by Dorothy Nixon

Chapter 11 Classification

What is Classification?

The Classification Essay

Explore Topics

The Thesis Statement

The Supporting Ideas

The Essay Plan

The First Draft

Revise and Edit a Classification Essay

A Professional Essay: “Types of Correctional Officers” by Frank Schmalleger